Airport Shuttle

The AREX Airport Express Train will take you from Seoul Incheon Airport to downtown Seoul in less than 45 minutes. This option is particularly convenient for travelers carrying lots of luggage.

Estimated Budget: S$6 to S$8

Accommodations

Next to your flight, lodging will eat up the biggest chunk of your budget. The cost of each night will quickly add up, so try and limit your amenities to the essential. Don’t spend on parking if you plan to just take the train.

Don’t be afraid to look into the more offbeat hostels for your stay.

You can also filter based on location, as some neighborhoods are much cheaper than others. Check out the extensive listings on Skyscanner, which lets you you view facilities, meal plans, and district locations.

Everland Theme Park

Everland is Korea’s largest and wildest theme park where you can scream your head off with the world’s steepest wooden roller coaster! Purchase a Q Pass for access to: T Express, Lost Valley, Amazon Express, Safari World, and Panda World.

N Seoul Tower

The best way to see Seoul is from above. The Namsan Seoul Tower, also popularly known as the ‘Symbol of Seoul,’ rises from the green hilltops of Namsan Park to sit just at the edge of the city. Enjoy the sunset over the city skyline with a 360-degree panoramic view from the observatory.

The Symbol of Seoul (image via seoulweathersubwaymap.blogspot.com)

Discounted Ticket Cost: S$9

Authentic Hanbok Experience

What’s a vacation without a good photo to post? The Hanbok is a traditional Korean dress normally used as formal wear for traditional festivals and celebrations. Rent one on your trip to add a pop of color to your Instagram feed!

Discounted Rental Cost: S$20

KPOP Power Group Girl’s Generation posing in their traditional Hanboks (image via ethnicjewelsmagazine.com)

JUMP SHOW: Comedic Martial Arts Show

Martial Arts are often seen as serious and dangerous, requiring years of intensive training and discipline. This incredible comedy show breaks barriers of all kinds, and will leave you both in stitches and in awe.

Transportation

Seoul’s Metro Rail System is enviable world wide, and is the best way to get around. Purchase the T-Money Public Transit Card, which you can load up at any convenience store or subway station. Bonus: you can also use the card to pay for stuff at selected shops!

Estimated Cost: S$4 for the card, and about S$50 to S$90 worth of credit

We recommend Mapo Mandu for their Galbi Mandu (S$3.60), Hansot Dosirak for a filling bento box (S$3-S$12), and Seoho Gimbap for the original gimbap (S$4.40). Read up Seoul: Eat Like a King Without Breaking Bank on our blog, and be check out Myeong-Dong Market for all sorts of street eats.

Estimated Budget: S$23 per day or S$161 for 7 days

We’ve estimated on the high side, so everything comes down to about S$976. There’s a lot more to see and do in the wonderful city dubbed ‘The Miracle of the Han River.’

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